Advisory Committees Play Increasingly Active Role in Advancing College

Posted Nov. 13, 2013

The college’s External Advisory Committee met recently to receive an update on the college and form three subcommittees to offer guidance on research collaboratives, workforce development issues and fundraising. In addition, a new Undergraduate Environmental Health Sciences Professional Advisory Committee has been established and held its first meeting on October 30.

The External Advisory Committee is composed of 11 leading public health professionals whose role it is to assist the college in developing strategic partnerships and collaborations; to advise the college during the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation process; and to identify grant opportunities and sources of scholarships and capital funds.

Dean Sonia Alemagno will consult with the subcommittee addressing possible future research collaboratives, such as the Akron General – Kent State University Health and Wellness Collaborative that was announced in September. Assistant Dean for Operations and External Affairs Ken Slenkovich will work with committee members on workforce development issues in the region. Director of Advancement Margot McGimpsey will confer on fundraising with the final new subcommittee. Initial reports are anticipated at the March 2014 meeting of the overall advisory committee.

The Undergraduate Environmental Health Sciences Professional Advisory Committee will counsel the college regarding curriculum, recruitment, competencies needed in graduates, internships, student preparation for employment, professional employer needs in the community, future trends in the field and continuing education needs.

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